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Monday, June 10, 2013

Vanilla Sky's Opening Day

Here are some photos from yesterday's opening of Vanilla Sky, Forest Hills' new cafe/frozen yogurt place at the corner of Austin St. and 70th Road (Restaurant Row). I have to admit I'm not much of a frozen yogurt connoisseur and don't get very excited about it (see my Tweets), but I liked their's—the flavors I tried tasted more like regular ice cream and less like yogurt. And the place is really really nice. Very modern and sleek, with great touches. I especially liked the fact that they also sell other things like sandwiches, coffee and smoothies (see their menu below). So, Forest Hills has more than just another frozen yogurt shop in Vanilla Sky. We have a full-blown cafe that's really cool and fun, and with outdoor seating to boot.

A great summery touch - enjoy your fro-yo and other treats in their "green" outdoor seating area

This place is great!!! There I am in your picture actually! Haha!! Loved the yogurt and the sleek look!! Nice refreshing yogurt with sandwiches to go also! The staff was nice and helpful as well!! I'm psyched about this!!......On another note over the weekend we stopped into flying pig.. we walked past the owner when we walked in the guy couldnt even crack a smile! That should have been the sign to leave, however there was someone singing music which got me to stay for 1. The music was not great but it was live music in Forest Hills which I have been looking for! I dont love the small tv's or lack of tvs.. and upon leaving the owner was arguing with some patrons in front of the entire restaurant, actually in front of the man singing. awkward. they need to step it up.sorry for the rant but i had to mention it!! Cheers to Vanilla Sky tho!!

The answer to your question, at least in Manhattan, is virtually everyone. The big chain is16 Handles, but there is also Flavaboom, Yooglers, Off the Wall, etc., all in walking distance from my office. Oh, and also a place called Red Mango. Some people, myself included, like to have control over how much we order , what flavors we mix , and how much of what toppings we put on.

You can have a standard scoop size but it depends who's scooping. Also, no one "scoops" soft serve frozen yogurt, it's not gelato. Having sizes is the best way to rip off a customer (well, not "rip off" more like save on the owner's costs)

I love this place, however on my receipt it said $.59 per oz. I don't know if its some kind of scheme that their are applying after a few weeks of good business. Other wise, I love the place. It is a beautiful comforting place that I love very much. It is so far the best frozen yogurt I've tasted. Credits to the male worker with bluish greenish eyes. He is a very nice man.